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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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